<p>I agree with martina99, don’t count on the coop money. It may not happen, the salary might not match your expectations, you have to move and set up a place to live etc. with that salary. </p>
<p>Really when you think about it, the co-op uses up a year. Well, you could think of graduating in 4 years from UCLA and working full time your 5th year! You are as likely to earn at least $14k*3 in your first year on the job if you could get that in a coop. </p>
<p>So the real differential is not that much as I see it.</p>